EPISODE 76 - VIRGINIA E-SCHOOL BUSES, GM BOLT DEALS, CTC/EC LAUNCH EVENT, KIA PLAN S AND MORE NEWS!

EV Channels Review

This episode of the EV Revolution Show covers several significant developments in the electric vehicle landscape. A major highlight is the Virginia School District's massive order of 100% electric Thomas Built buses, marking the largest such order in North America. The review emphasizes the substantial environmental and economic benefits, including reduced emissions and lower total cost of ownership. The show also details the expansion of the Electrify Canada charging network through a partnership with Canadian Tire, aiming for 90 locations across Canada, with a focus on both urban and rural accessibility. Additionally, significant deals on the Chevrolet Bolt EV in the US are discussed, driven by the impending sunset of federal tax credits, with potential savings of up to $10,000 off MSRP. The potential revival of the electric Hummer under the GMC brand and the upcoming Nissan Ariya concept, promising a 300-mile range and new e-4ORCE AWD system, are also covered. Kia's ambitious 'Plan S' to invest $85 billion by 2025 and sell 1 million eco-friendly vehicles annually, including half a million EVs, is presented as a major industry move. Finally, the episode notes the significant decline in US coal power generation, replaced by renewables and natural gas, signaling a positive shift towards greener energy. The host expresses optimism for EV growth in 2020.